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Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK transport and travel advice
Using public transport during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Guidance
COVID-19: guidance for staff in the transport sector
Guidance on COVID-19, including general precautions for staff and guidance on the assessment and management of arrivals into the UK.
News story
Vehicle owners to be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus
Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Guidance
COVID-19: shipping and sea ports guidance
Guidance for shipping and sea ports on coronavirus (COVID-19).
Press release
Foreign Secretary advises all British travellers to return to the UK now
All British tourists and short-stay travellers currently abroad should return to the UK where commercial flight options are still available.
Guidance
COVID-19: advice for the freight transport industry
Guidance for the freight transport industry on international travel following government advice for British nationals.
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